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October 16: World Food Day |
World Food Day (WFD) is a worldwide event designed to increase awareness, understanding and informed, year-around action to alleviate hunger. It is observed each October 16th in recognition of the founding of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945. The first World Food Day was in 1981. In the United States the endeavor is sponsored by 450 national, private voluntary organizations.
WFD planning is done at the community level. Individual groups can hold a special event, but the most successful observances happen when organizers work together with affiliates of national sponsors. Local coalitions, representing the diversity of national sponsors, can share ideas that will involve schools, businesses, worship centers, government offices, service groups, the media, etc.
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| Discuss increasing food prices |
The Food and Agricultural Organization of the UN (FAO) is focusing this year's World Food Day on the rising cost of food around the world. Discuss the causes and solutions with fellow TIG members!
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| TakingITGlobal.org Featured Theme: |
We all need it, some of us grow it, many cook it, but how many question it? TakingITGlobal's 2005 theme on 'food' was your opportunity to learn about important topics like hunger, genetically modified foods, nutrition, vegetarianism and more...
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| Grub: Youth Perspectives on Food Choices and Food Systems |
GRUB is a new and exciting interactive classroom developed by TakingITGlobal's educational platform TIGed, which looks at youth perspectives on food choices and food systems.
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